Another controversial clear gel test, but this shows the velocity of the classic Remington 158 grain load. Great general purpose round that clocks around 1,300 fps from a four inch tube. I am glad to see that it has started popping up again in my neck of the woods. A 158 grain bullet at 1,300 fps is nice in a mid size revolver. Hopefully, this new Federal load delivers on advertised velocity from a typical four inch barrel.
I bought several hundred of the bullets years ago and load them over 14.5 grains of IMR 4227.
It does about 1240 out of a 4” 66-7, which has a tight .003 b/c gap.
My department had a single OIS in 1989 with the 158 SJHP load. All were impressed, especially the guy with the silver dollar sized exit wound that he received for pointing a gun at an officer.
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Co-owner Hardwired Tactical Shooting (HiTS)
I think the typical factory rating of 1235 or 1240 is about perfect for an all-around 158 grain load.
Enough Power Factor for bowling pins.
Enough foot pounds of energy for legal deer hunting.
Enough velocity for old-school hollow-points.
Enough recoil for a potential self defense cartridge.
I really hope the 1340 fps listing for the HST is a typo.
That could possibly mean that the 154 grain HST would be closer to 1270 fps from a 4" revolver.
BBTI - Ballistics by the Inch :: Cylinder Gap Test
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/federal.html
I can accept that. It would be very comparable to an 158 grain bullet at 1250 fps
Any thoughts on Remington 145grn Silvertips?
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